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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, July 06, 2006
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    One of Us?

    Prior generations of immigrants felt the need to conform to American culture, but many of today’s immigrants wish to express the culture of their homeland. How do current views of assimilation compare to the attitudes of yesterday’s immigrants? Plus: The impact of the government shutdown in New Jersey, and the uncertainty clouding Mexico’s presidential election.

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Testy in Trenton

Bob Hennelly, WNYC reporter
and
Hetty Rosenstein, president of CWA local 1037 (Newark)
and
Louis Manzo, New Jersey State Assembly Member
and
Loretta Weinberg, New Jersey State Senator (D-37th District-Bergen County)
and
John McKeon, New Jersey State Assembly Member (D-27th District) and Assistant Majority Leader
- on the NJ budget impasse

» CWA local 1037 (Newark)
» Louis Manzo
» Loretta Weinberg
» John McKeon

Democracy Gets Messy

Sergio Aguayo, professor at the Center for International Studies at El Colegio de México and columnist for La Reforma
- on the messy outcome of Mexico's Presidential election

The Border: Assimilation Yesterday and Today

Linda Chavez, chairman of the Center for Equal Opportunity, a think tank whose stated goal is to "counter the divisive impact of race conscious public policies"
and
Annetta Seecharran, executive director of South Asian Youth Action! (SAYA!) which "provides South Asian youth with safe spaces"
- how today's immigrants view pressures to conforming to American culture

» Center for Equal Opportunity
» SAYA!

Step One: The Brainstorm

The Brian Lehrer Show

This fall, The Brian Lehrer Show will air our presidential election series “30 Issues In 30 Days.” With your help, we can produce great election coverage!

Digesting Politics

A weekly podcast with Brian Lehrer and Andrea Bernstein

New Episode Posted 9/1
Eavesdrop on Andrea Bernstein and Brian Lehrer, two of the most political savvy minds around, as they eat lunch and break down the week’s political activities.

Slideluck Potshow

The Brian Lehrer Show

Check out our contribution to the recent Slideluck Potshow, an event where folks share their love of food and photos!

ICANN, You Can…

Web Exclusive

Paul Twomey, president and CEO of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), on their recent decision to offer more top-level domain names.

Mixed Up

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We discuss the implications of our mixed-race future and how Barack Obama's candidacy has changed the discussion about mixed-race identity.